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Landscape
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Project:

Photo Document
H_M_O Method for Renovation

Location:

Horvatich Residence
Quinto Way, San Jose, CA

Scope:

• Remove roots /Sod-netting/ Debris
• Prep site/Fluff soil
• Install pea gravel house barrier
• Trench & Install Irrigation
• Create pathway

Objective:

Renovate area for edible landscape

This area was formerly Rolled Sod. Roots remained leading to sucker growth after neighbors shade tree was removed.

Caption:
H_M_O is a high pressure water jetting system developed to mulch biomass and expedite soil management tasks.

Multiple Utility

The process is used to control unwanted weeds and construct fire breaks in the wildlands.

Innovative

It's use for soil tilling is unmatched.

Phase 1
Complete H_M_O mulches and mixes biomass and remnant sod uniformly.

H_M_O is a unique way to fluff and amend onsite soils.

Soil is now easy to level, and comb out unwanted debris and root suckers.

Irrigation Installation
Irrigation system is constructed above ground. The no dig method uses the same H_M_O system.

Root Removal
Large roots are exposed during the soil fluffing then removed using pick axe and pry bar.

Water Line Sinking
Once the trenches are cut in the soil, the pipes are pushed down into the trench then covered.

PROGRESS Report

• Irrigation is installed.
• Pea gravel foundation border as seen in photo to right

Pea-Gravel DETAILS
Composite plastic material is used to contain the peagravel border. The material bends and holds shape.

"Final Fluffing"
This process mixes, mulches, and loosens soils, leaving a powder snow feel.

In addition this process breaks up dirt clumps mixing and moistening soil evenly.

Stepping stones are in place.

EXCITING
Stepping stones were laid on the hardpan and set with fluffing.

WOW!
Like taking the gauze off of a face lift.

~Let's Plant !!!
Once swept off, the stockpile of potted plants can now find home.

Bring it on!
Let the plant placement begin!

Kelsey has been stockpiling plants for the past months in preparation for this day.

It feels like Christmas in September

SUPRISE
Monday morning I came back to take an after picture. Surprise !!! Way to go Kelsey!

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Planting will continue for the next week or so.

Thanks to Chandra Moore and Todd Horvatich for providing their much needed help to complete this project.